Mastering Rhythm Notation Basics

What does a metronome do in music?

• It changes the key of the music.

• It changes the pitch of the music.

• It counts out a regular beat.

• It adds effects to the music.

How many beats does a whole note last?

• Three beats

• Four beats

• Two beats

• One beat

Which note takes up half a measure?

• Quarter note

• Half note

• Whole note

• Eighth note

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How long does a quarter note last?

• Four beats

• One beat

• Two beats

• Three beats

How do you count eighth notes?

• One, two, three, four

• One and two and three and four and

• One, two, three

• One and two and three

What must the beats in each measure add up to?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

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What is used to indicate silence in music?

• A whole note

• A rest

• A half note

• A quarter note

How many beats does a whole rest last?

• Four beats

• Three beats

• Two beats

• One beat

What is the duration of a half rest?

• One beat

• Two beats

• Three beats

• Four beats

How does the use of rests affect music?

• It speeds up the music.

• It allows the music more breathing space.

• It changes the key of the music.

• It makes the music louder.